News bites: February 26, 2022

40 February 26, 2022February 26, 2022

by tccolb

tvN drama Murderer’s Shopping List released new photos, featuring the cast at the drama’s first script reading. Starring Lee Kwang-soo (Live) and Seolhyun (Awaken), the comedy-mystery will be gracing our screens in April. [KBS]

Fan Bing-bing (The 355) will have a cameo in JTBC’s upcoming action-suspense drama Insider, which stars Kang Haneul (When the Camellia Blooms) and Lee Yoo-young (The Lies Within). Airing later this year, filming for Fan’s portions of the drama have already been completed. [JTBC]
There’s a new poster out for KBS’s romance Going to You at a Speed of 493 km. With badminton playing a central role in the story, lead actors Park Joo-hyun (Mouse) and Chae Jong-hyeop (The Witch’s Diner) will both be playing former players. A new teaser was released as well, but it is sadly geo-blocked in some regions. [KBS]

Kang So-ra (Revolutionary Love) is in talks for a new drama called Can We Be Strangers. Leading the project is film director Sohn Jae-gon, who worked with Kang in his last movie Secret Zoo. [Dispatch]
Planning has resumed for the second season of tvN’s Arthdal Chronicles, with filming set to begin this year once casting has been finalized. The writers of season one, Kim Young-hyun and Park Sang-yeon, will be returning for season two, but a new director will be stepping in: film director Kim Kwang-shik (The Great Battle). [Dispatch]
tvN’s upcoming revenge drama Eve has also released photos of the first script reading, with Seo Ye-ji (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay), Park Byung-eun (Human Disqualification), Yoo Sun (Hush), and Lee Sang-yub (On the Verge of Insanity). Written by Yoon Young-mi and directed by Park Bong-seop, a release date has not yet been confirmed. [KBS]

TVING is planning an action-suspense drama called Bargain with Jin Seon-gyu (Through the Darkness) confirmed as the lead along with rising film actor Jeon Jong-seo (Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon). The story is an adaptation of film director Lee Choong-hyun’s (Heart Attack) movie by the same title, and Lee will be taking the reins for the drama as well. [News1]
The supporting cast has been announced for MBC’s Golden Spoon with Choi Won-young (Moonshine) leading the pack. Yay to a reunion with Yook Sung-jae (Mystic Pop-up Bar)! The lineup also includes Sohn Yeo-eun (The King’s Affection), Choi Dae-chul (Inspector Koo), and Han Chae-ah (The King’s Affection). [MBC]
KBS weekender It’s Beautiful Right Now has released new stills in the style of family portraits. The large ensemble cast includes grandfather Park In-hwan (School 2021) as well as grandson Yoon Shi-yoon (Train), among others. [Newsen]

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1 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 26, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Planning has resumed for the second season of tvN’s Arthdal Chronicles, with filming set to begin this year once casting has been finalized.

Yes I know, kill me now, if you don't mind. ಠ_ಠ
@magichorse doesn't deserve this.
*deep, heartfelt sigh*

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Lord Cobol (Kdramas, like water, flow downhill)

February 26, 2022 at 10:47 PM

If casting has not yet been finalized... does that mean that everybody who is not contractually obligated is heading for the hills? Possibly riding a magic horse? And are any of those who are obligated hiring lawyers arrange an escape?

Director of Great Battle? Hmmm... almost makes sense considering that they seemed to be setting us up for a big battle. Whether it will be great or just big remains to be seen. Or not. #boycott

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:55 PM

*fingers crossed they are*

Hah ha ha ha... I think I'll just join you in that #trashdaltwoboycott

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mugyuljoie is preciousss

February 27, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Magic Horse only carries those he deems worthy, so...

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Anistacia

February 27, 2022 at 5:55 AM

Well that's too bad. The shows got a cult following now, and they're many fans that can't wait :) if Netflix picks this up and turns it into an original that's even better.

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Anistacia

February 27, 2022 at 6:08 AM

There*

It didn't do well domestically and that's a fact but I think it's got international potential as it was a hit with them.

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bbstl 🧹

February 27, 2022 at 2:26 PM

It does, it has a cult following? I had no idea!

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM

The Cult of Magic Horse :P

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bbstl 🧹

February 27, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Ohhhhhh of course! 🤦🏼‍♀️

💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:49 PM

That's nice.

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Kafiyah Bello

February 27, 2022 at 8:07 AM

I am excited for magic horse, hopefully he is more prominent in this season. The drama was so bad it was good, I hope they maintain that.

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:50 PM

I don't think they even knew they had a camp quality to it last time, so uh...
Magic Horse needs to be main character, then I might watch.

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halofan68

February 27, 2022 at 10:20 AM

Aww man, this sucks. There is no way by better half is not going to hear about this, which means my face is gonna lock up from 8-10 weeks of fake smiling...

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:50 PM

I'll hold your hand.

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bong-soo

February 27, 2022 at 11:21 AM

@sicarius,
Nice hearing from you. It’s unfortunate under these circumstances. Lol.
I am on record that there will be no AC 2 for me and that still holds.
One of the things I enjoyed in AC was the Eun-seom/Ipsaeng Song Joong-ki/Kim Sung-cheol bromance.
I also liked SJK’s portrayal of twin Saya showing (perhaps) a bit of his feminine side and KSC has playing a ‘wiseguy’ down pat.

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Allo, allo. You know I had to comment on Trashdal news, come on, hahaha, it's such an important part of my brand! lol

Ah yes, What AC2, I've never heard of AC2... I support this position ;)

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bbstl 🧹

February 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Yeah, I read that and thought , if people can’t watch it just for certain cast members what else is there to it? Just a lotta dark 🤨

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM

asdfghjukl lmfao we watch it for the genocide and Carrot Boy's magic hair obviously. No, we're not actually watching it at all :P

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mugyuljoie is preciousss

February 27, 2022 at 4:07 PM

The only reason to watch is to see if Carrot Boy finally wises up and becomes worthy of Magical Horse's attention.

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bbstl 🧹

February 27, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Tee heeeee. I see that, but I wouldn’t watch someone else as Carrot Boy.
What am I talking about, I wouldn’t watch this for anything, but maybe an invitation to Hyun Bun’s wedding 😜

bbstl 🧹

February 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM

BIN BIN BIN
Hyun Bun can get married without me, whoever he is 😂

💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 6:52 PM

@ndlessjoie but it won't be worth it if there isn't enough screen time for either anyway...

@bbstl LMAO!

mugyuljoie is preciousss

February 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM

For the sake of viewers' eyes I hope the new PD makes different lighting choices.

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 27, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Although on the other hand, not being able to see it saves us from you know... seeing it...

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mugyuljoie is preciousss

February 27, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Very true.

2 Kurama

February 27, 2022 at 12:24 AM

Those family pictures are kinda creepy...

Murderer’s Shopping List looks fun and weird. It will be a short drama, so I will test it.

I like both actors of Going to You at a Speed of 493 km and this kind of story. I don't know if Chae Jong-Hyeop is ready to a first lead in a drama, but he's cute puppy.

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3 Anistacia

February 27, 2022 at 6:11 AM

Fck I'm soo happy with the arthdal chronicles news. Hopefully the actors confirm soon, it seems weird that everythings basically confirmed expect the cast.

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4 miss h

February 27, 2022 at 6:51 AM

I hope Murderer's Shopping List is good. It will be good to have Lee Kwang-soo back in dramaland.

I wonder if all of the Arthdal Chronicles cast members will come back.

I hope It's Beautiful Right Now is better than the current KBS weekend drama. I dislike Yoon Shi-yoon's hairstyle in that portrait. I dislike all of the younger men's hair, actually.

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5 halofan68

February 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM

I am not familiar with many weekenders -- rightly or wrongly, I have assumed that, like for western television, weekend shows have different intended demographic targets and aspirations (St. Elsewhere and Hill Street Blues ran during the week while The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote were Saturday-Sunday staples, for good reasons). But the notable cast of It's Beautiful Right Now makes me think my perception was a bit limited?

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miss h

February 27, 2022 at 12:07 PM

KBS weekend dramas definitely attract an older demographic though ones with a popular pairing will bring in younger viewers too. The cast for this one is pretty typical for weekenders. They all follow a similar structure: The main family usually has three grown kids. The cast will have several veteran actors and the grown kids and their love interests will be played by up-and-coming actors, supporting actors or actors whose careers have stalled.

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tccolb

February 27, 2022 at 12:17 PM

I should have refreshed before hitting send, I'm basically repeating what you said in my reply lol

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halofan68

February 27, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Thank you for the explanation. Am I wrong that the high episode count can mean (but not always) more formulaic scripting that leads to repetition and/or plot inertia?

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miss h

February 27, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Oh definitely. There are some gems like @tccolb named but for most weekend dramas you could watch the first ten or so episodes and the last ten and not miss a thing, except yelling and parental disapproval lol. In the one airing now, the OTP got together, were forced apart, got together, were forced apart, got together, were forced apart, etc.

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beffels

February 27, 2022 at 8:32 PM

I generally watch one or two plot lines and fast forward the rest - you don’t need to see much to get the general idea 😅

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tccolb

February 27, 2022 at 12:15 PM

The KBS ones are predominantly family dramas with similar formats: 1-2 central families comprising of 3 generations with character getting an arc that ties back to the main premise. The pacing is different with the larger cast and with around 50 episodes. But sometimes they're done well and you get gems like Father Is Strange (Lee Joon, Jung So-min, a very green Ahn Hyo-seop) or You're the Best Lee Soon-shin (Jo Jung-seok, IU, Yoo Inna). :)

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6 egads aka Dame Maggie

February 27, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Oh boy, I can't wait for more Arthdal. Maybe I'll watch more than 10 minutes this time.

Probably not.

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7 rubytuesday

February 27, 2022 at 7:54 PM

I might be the only one on Dramabeans excited about Arthdal Chronicles S2... But I need to know what happens to my girl, Tan-ya! The rest of them, I don't really care about, but Tan-ya deserves to live her best life and I will die on that hill.

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rubytuesday

February 27, 2022 at 7:56 PM

It's also worth saying that I maaay have skipped almost all of the show's Tanya-less scenes, so that might be a factor in why I remember it as better than it actually was

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

February 28, 2022 at 12:26 AM

😂😂😂😂 I mean the show's great if you only watch a certain character's scenes... Like the 5 seconds of YanchaxTanya screentime, for example... or the titular Magic Horse's .. :P

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Kurama

February 28, 2022 at 12:57 AM

They should just focus on Yancha and Tanya :D

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